Evolved to screen from the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, The notebook is one of the best romantic dramas to hit the big-screen in years. Getting high marks from a wide-range of critics, The notebook is a funny and emotional film which deals with love, relations, and the hazards folk take. James Garner turns in an important performance as the elder man, Duke, who reads the pages of his notebook to dying care home resident Allie [ Gena Rowlands ]. 

Overall, this is a classic "chick flick" with a dramatic twist. Set on the planet War II era, The notebook Duke [ James Garner ] regularly reads from the pages of a notebook to an older girl in a retirement home. 

Afflicted by Alzheimer's disease, her memories of the parts which he's read during the past would appear and vanishes without order, but Duke continues to read to her because of their deep and enduring friendship. The notebook's story centers around the lives of a teenage boy and girl who meet at a carnival in the late-1930s. At first , Allie Hamilton doesn't know what to think about Noah Calhoun, but she soon gives into his demand that they are going out on a date. When Noah and Allie fall terribly in love, Allie's parents try and break up the couple. The Hamiltons are rich, and Noah and his dad are from the poor side of the city. Nonetheless , Allie and Noah are determined to be together. When WW2 breaks out, Noah is sent into conflict. 

He writes countless letters to his love, but they're going unanswered because Allie's folks are hiding the letters as well as her responses to Noah. After several years apart, Allie becomes engaged to successful businessman. 

But after reading a newspaper article concerning Noah's restoration of a ground-breaking home he once promised her, she decides to go visit him. Allie's visit with Noah turns both their worlds upside down when they learn the truth about the letters. Now, Allie must select between the fiancée she truly loves and the person who is her real true love... Actor Ryan Gosling is entertaining and likeable in his portrayal of the young and energetic Noah Calhoun. The notebook as a film is better served by featuring his superb talents. Similarly , up-and-coming actress Rachel McAdams is brilliant in her role as Allie. The emotions of her young romance are obviously conveyed by a natural and instinctive penchant for delivering her lines in just the right way. Call it onscreen charisma or whatever, but McAdams is one to look out for in the future. In short, The notebook is as good a film as it is as a book. Few books translate onto the big screen as well as they read in print, so The notebook is to be heralded for its capability to do so. Charming and easy to love, the film glorifies the romance of a young couple who find true love - a love that lasts forever. Well-produced and featuring some fantastic shots of natural locations, The notebook ranks as a definite must-see film. Do yourself a favor and go see it today...

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